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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,467.52, 207,645.20 and 83,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,467.52, 207,645.20 and 83,399.52 is: 115,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,467.52 : 207,645.20 = 83,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,467.52/207,645.20 = 83,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,467.52x = 207,645.20 × 83,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,467.52x = 17,317,510,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317,510,010.30/150,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,091.35

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